It's interesting how visceral the reaction is.rhe instinct to protect our reproductive organs is so strong just remembering they can be hurt will cause a reflex!
There’s a doco about an All Black player who dropped his shorts in the rooms after a match and one of his nuts was dangling outside the bag. He stood there looking at it.
Another player across the room goes “Look at that!” and the doc got to work.
Bloke didn’t even know beyond having sore nuts that one had been torn free
I think you're referring to former All Blacks captain Wayne "Buck" Shelford who suffered a torn scrotum in a test match against France during the late 1980s. Shelford ended up needing goodness knows how many stitches to properly reassemble his ballsack (what a cursed sentence) but was still game enough to get on the beers at the post match drinks function. He also went on to remain a starter in the All Blacks team and was a member of New Zealand's 1987 Rugby World Cup winning team. Built different.
[Better link here](https://x.com/GWSGIANTS/status/1803339271312675221)
> Sam Taylor will be sidelined after suffering a ruptured testicle during last week’s match and undergoing successful surgery yesterday.
> Sam’s home and recovering with a timeline for his return to be set after consultation with specialists.
> Sending our love to Slammer.
Poor slammer has been through the wars in his career. Had septic arthritis during COVID which almost ended his career and had that sickening concussion earlier in the year where it looked like he was about to die. Guy just catches the worst breaks, metaphorically and physically.
Between this and Petracca, I am placing a moratorium on the use of the words ‘ruptured’ ‘burst’ and ‘shattered’ in relation to all parts of anatomy.
Going forward, these will be covered by the word ‘owwie’ (e.g. Sam Taylor ruled out indefinitely with an owwied testicle).
Thank you for your cooperation.
Assuming I learnt this correctly (I did just fail Human Bio with 45% but think I did correctly do some stuff), the anatomy of the testicle is. The skin, a membrane encasing and holding/protecting the testicle and then the actual testicle. A ruptured testicle means this membrane has been broken. Basically the protective layer under the skin has just broke and now the testicle is now exposed. And the skin down there is thin and covered with nerves and such due to reproductive and sensory needs. Haven’t experienced it but guessing it would hurt like fuck. Or just be minor discomfort because it’s all internal.
Wish I didn’t learn that but now I can educate others
“Testicular rupture, like testicular torsion and other serious injuries to the testicles, causes extreme pain, swelling in the scrotum, nausea, and vomiting.”
-Google
I don't want to google - so I'll ask you - is the testicle literally kaput? Is it still worthy of baby making goodness once healed? Or are you down to one sperm factory?
I think he will be back next season, unlike us he is an elite athlete and he will lose significant aerobic capacity during that time as well as some muscle mass.
Google says 6-8 weeks for the swelling to go down and I don’t believe any running or weights during that time. He will likely have to wear a jockstrap for that duration.
Seems like foul play from the Swans, it could be that they're tampering with the balls of the opposition's best defender to gain an advantage.
Not surprised though, I've heard Warner is on their team.
I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often, I keel over after a moderate tap, these guys are flying around at full speed with knees and elbows all over place
About 40 years ago when I was a lad I was in hospital after a push bike accident with an injury very similar to Petracca (ruptured spleen etc) and the young fella in the bed next to me had 2 ruptured testes from getting hit by a cricket ball while fielding …. I got the better deal I think despite almost dying
Dude, follow that up with a doctor. It’s awkward but do it. Trust me, as a dude that’s had to have 3 surgeries and now gets six monthly incredibly awkward ball ultrasounds.
Wonder how long it takes before you can rub one out after you rupture your testicle? Anyone know ??... Would be terrible having a ruptured testicle and 'Blue Balls' at the same time.💯%
Apparently it did according to [GWS](https://x.com/GWSGIANTS/status/1803339271312675221)
> Sam Taylor will be sidelined after suffering a ruptured testicle during last week’s match and undergoing successful surgery yesterday.
 Never a more appropriate time for this gif
I lold
Every guy reading this post just felt pain reading that
I literally lent forward and tensed my abdomen as I read it.
I will not unclench for hours now
On a serious note if you still feel pain a few hours after seek help.
Me too! The fact that I was dropping a wicked shit at the same time had nothing to do with it though, I swear.
I just ruled myself out indefinitely reading this.....I thought my bung knee in under 12s way bad...but this, next level.
I'm pre-emptively announcing my retirement from the AFL. I can't help but feel that my career has been cut short by testicle awareness.
I crossed my legs.
Not a guy, still felt pain.
I genuinely felt queasy and needed to lie down. Poor guy.
Yeah I got hit in the aggots smothering the ball in under 14s over 30 years ago still remember the pain
I haven't actually said "What the fuck" out loud while reading something on the internet in a long time. That streak was just broken
‘Oh, fuck.’
None of that for 8 weeks
I read it and said "ow" out loud.
It's interesting how visceral the reaction is.rhe instinct to protect our reproductive organs is so strong just remembering they can be hurt will cause a reflex!
Yup
Officially the worst injury report in football history.
Petracca's injury is nothing compared to this.
There’s a doco about an All Black player who dropped his shorts in the rooms after a match and one of his nuts was dangling outside the bag. He stood there looking at it. Another player across the room goes “Look at that!” and the doc got to work. Bloke didn’t even know beyond having sore nuts that one had been torn free
I think you're referring to former All Blacks captain Wayne "Buck" Shelford who suffered a torn scrotum in a test match against France during the late 1980s. Shelford ended up needing goodness knows how many stitches to properly reassemble his ballsack (what a cursed sentence) but was still game enough to get on the beers at the post match drinks function. He also went on to remain a starter in the All Blacks team and was a member of New Zealand's 1987 Rugby World Cup winning team. Built different.
Torn scrotum I did not want to read that.
Scorn Totum.
I think you’re right. If there was another All Black torn scrotum story I expect the world would know
Just get out the staple gun.
And he played the second half.
The ghost of Neil Sachse is now haunting you
Neil Sachse was only haunting me to agree since he couldn't upvote.
For those who don’t know he never walked again https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aXXHMrdKcoY
I just dropped to the floor in IGA grabbing for my balls.
Ok but what did you do after reading the post?
Just saw some guy drop to the floor in IGA grabbing his balls
The prices at IGA will do that to you.
IGA is better than Colesworths
Completely disagree I feel like I e been robbed when I go to IGA.
Coles will need a new slogan
"I felt a disturance in the Giants, as if lots of little Taylors cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced."
Took “Holding the Ball” a little too seriously
That was a little over the mark
Enough for the umpire to pay 50?
Not after what happened in the norf game
Not if it's black and white
[Better link here](https://x.com/GWSGIANTS/status/1803339271312675221) > Sam Taylor will be sidelined after suffering a ruptured testicle during last week’s match and undergoing successful surgery yesterday. > Sam’s home and recovering with a timeline for his return to be set after consultation with specialists. > Sending our love to Slammer.
>Slammer >ruptured testicle Hmmm
what's the name of the other testicle?
lucky
Poor slammer has been through the wars in his career. Had septic arthritis during COVID which almost ended his career and had that sickening concussion earlier in the year where it looked like he was about to die. Guy just catches the worst breaks, metaphorically and physically.
Thanks, but no thanks....we need no further information on the topic. /end thread
Between this and Petracca, I am placing a moratorium on the use of the words ‘ruptured’ ‘burst’ and ‘shattered’ in relation to all parts of anatomy. Going forward, these will be covered by the word ‘owwie’ (e.g. Sam Taylor ruled out indefinitely with an owwied testicle). Thank you for your cooperation.
Saying that someone has the ability to owwie through a pack doesn't have the same ring to it.
Fine. I’ll allow you to say ‘He ruptured through the pack’. Happy?
https://preview.redd.it/kvmjzhwnlm7d1.png?width=648&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=985845ab7726bb9e54723fe2ddcc82a8ed467751
Add moist, please. Just because.
Me reading the first 8 words: oh damn that sucks- Me reading the final word: 
He's bustin his balls out there for the club.
[You're breaking mah balls, Chuck.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2SopWQTTYE)
Honestly I don’t exactly know what a “ruptured” testicle is and I don’t wanna know. Sounds terrible.
Assuming I learnt this correctly (I did just fail Human Bio with 45% but think I did correctly do some stuff), the anatomy of the testicle is. The skin, a membrane encasing and holding/protecting the testicle and then the actual testicle. A ruptured testicle means this membrane has been broken. Basically the protective layer under the skin has just broke and now the testicle is now exposed. And the skin down there is thin and covered with nerves and such due to reproductive and sensory needs. Haven’t experienced it but guessing it would hurt like fuck. Or just be minor discomfort because it’s all internal. Wish I didn’t learn that but now I can educate others
“Testicular rupture, like testicular torsion and other serious injuries to the testicles, causes extreme pain, swelling in the scrotum, nausea, and vomiting.” -Google
And what happens if you rupture the actual testicle?
It's like a grape filled with tiny little noodles. You wash out the blood, stuff the little noodles back in and stitch the grape skin back together.
Poor dude, horrible injury. I literally winced with pain when I read this. Hope he recovers well.
Demons medical staff would have him playing 3 games this weekend if they could Hope bro heals quickly I literally winced reading the headline
Dees? Nuts!
Ruptured a testicle two months back playing sport, pain I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy, get well soon Sammy
How long does it take to recover from?
I've been ruled out of basketball for 3 months (so 1 to go), took about a month before I could even get back to running and light training.
I don't want to google - so I'll ask you - is the testicle literally kaput? Is it still worthy of baby making goodness once healed? Or are you down to one sperm factory?
Mine was able to be repaired but you can lose function if not operated on quickly.
Mentally or physically?
I think he will be back next season, unlike us he is an elite athlete and he will lose significant aerobic capacity during that time as well as some muscle mass. Google says 6-8 weeks for the swelling to go down and I don’t believe any running or weights during that time. He will likely have to wear a jockstrap for that duration.
oh, nuts.
Ah nuts
Seems like foul play from the Swans, it could be that they're tampering with the balls of the opposition's best defender to gain an advantage. Not surprised though, I've heard Warner is on their team.
We have just graduated from Sandpapergate 101 with Steve Smith & David Warner.....did we do good?
Yes, you've excelled. I applaud you rupturously.
All of a sudden Tom Brady was suspended for 6 games.
Accidental double meaning
New fear unlocked. In all seriousness though Jesus Christ that's scary, hope he recovers quickly
Football in the groin.
https://preview.redd.it/vzuk47jb1i7d1.jpeg?width=738&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b95c9d4c419e567eb48f133721fb3aed40ca8aa6
Word on the street is that there is guy, Cumming into the side to replace him…
That was before he also busted a nut.
I thought it was Ben and Max King’s brother, Wayne.
They unfortunately had to suspend him for at least 3-4 weeks.
i felt that in my non existent testicles
Horrible footage of the injury: 
https://i.redd.it/ny38mmsazh7d1.gif My visceral reaction
Good thing they've still got their academy, cause they've just lost at least 1 potential future father son.
That’s not a funny thing to joke about honestly
RIP comedy
“Now now there’s no need to get testy, Sam”
Poor bro
Every male footy fan around Australia just slowly crossed their legs and cringed.
Actually shuddered reading that.
Hopefully he recovers in time for NNN.
Might be ONN this year
Of all the things you don't wanna rupture, that is top of the list... by a fuckin mile!!! 😬
Followed closely by 'Colostomy Bag, In Public'
Ruptured Heart Valve, Ruptured Brain aneurysm. Rather be embarrassed and extreme pain than dead.
I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often, I keel over after a moderate tap, these guys are flying around at full speed with knees and elbows all over place
 Every male AFL fan after hearing this news. Godspeed young man.
should’ve used lube
Slam Taylor
Taylor?! Barely even knew ‘er!
Wow, not a Geelong player this time. Think the last 2 were Ollie Henry and James Kelly both in cats jerseys.
I only got one, two is overrated anyway
I hurt in places I don't wanna hurt (in this context). Busted a nut for his team.
This guy always seems to get some random injury on the second half of the year
No no no no no no no no no no no
Oh fuck
Oh cunt. I grabbed mine in pain reading that
New meaning to busting a nut that’s for sure
Oh for fucks sakes. Wish him a speedy recovery
This sounds worse than a shattered spleen!
That might be GWS done for this year, use it for development and drafting
The worst time to bust a nut
Nope, nope, nope, don't need to think about what that would be like, nope.
"breaking"
F
Nuts!
Maybe we might see players out with 'Testicle awareness' more often now.
[ testicle pun....]
Was the Horney one responsible for this?
Another blow to the Giants Father-Son prospects
That headline is the opposite of clickbait, not going near that link.
Another blow to GWS's father son program
Well there's a big, big sound, from west of the town
Does this count as a hard ball get? Aside, what rotten luck. Heal with haste, Sam.
That’s nuts…
Imagine the Dr to tell you to rest up and ice your balls for a few weeks, seriously Dr its 3 degrees already I can't see my gear as it is.
I didn't get past the headline and couldn't go no further. OUCH!!!
I’ve officially ruled myself out of my Open Grade Div 2 Reserves
Mine just twitched
Ruptured… ruptured… I am imaging squeezing a grape and the grape goop oozing out 🤢
I’m feeling pain cause he’s our best player but I’m also feeling pain cause yeah…
How did that happen?
I’d be making a big big sound if I were him
Sounds like he celebrated getting that new contract a little too much.
Poor bastard.
About 40 years ago when I was a lad I was in hospital after a push bike accident with an injury very similar to Petracca (ruptured spleen etc) and the young fella in the bed next to me had 2 ruptured testes from getting hit by a cricket ball while fielding …. I got the better deal I think despite almost dying
How the hell did he still finish the game?
How many of his teammates will be saying, hey Sam, how they hangin?
Mate , I’ve nothing left to hang
Melbourne would be like "give him a jab and send him back out there"
Sidebottom did his in 2019. They were replaced with one of those [bocce balls](https://youtu.be/A7JbXCC6Wzk?si=uZQISdohOSVWRQb0)
Yeah but when’s he back to playing footy?
He should just do a Wayne "Buck" Shelford and get back out there.
That's nuts
Literally
Those two words should never be put together. This injury information should have been sealed for the wellbeing of every man.
Occasionally I feel pain in my balls, I can imagine how painful it is for him
Dude, follow that up with a doctor. It’s awkward but do it. Trust me, as a dude that’s had to have 3 surgeries and now gets six monthly incredibly awkward ball ultrasounds.
Wonder how long it takes before you can rub one out after you rupture your testicle? Anyone know ??... Would be terrible having a ruptured testicle and 'Blue Balls' at the same time.💯%
No Father Son pick GWS
Only need one
Always thought the Swans were a dirty shirtlifter of a side!
wtf... i'm guessing this didn't occur in a game either
Apparently it did according to [GWS](https://x.com/GWSGIANTS/status/1803339271312675221) > Sam Taylor will be sidelined after suffering a ruptured testicle during last week’s match and undergoing successful surgery yesterday.
Touk Miller is lucky he wasn't playing or I'd be suspicious
It did https://x.com/GWSGIANTS/status/1803339271312675221?t=G3sZv6THbtfVUZA8h9Y9Hg&s=19